The area of a heel counter that runs vertically down its center

The forward-facing part of the heel, under the arch of the sole

A piece of material forming the back of a shoe to give support and stiffen the material around the heel and help maintain the shape of the shoe. It helps strengthen the rear of the shoe

The top edge of the quarter, where you insert your foot. This is often padded for extra comfort

The holes through which laces are passed, these are often reinforced with metal or plastic

The part of the shoe where the upper's edge meets the sole

The  part of the sole that raises the rear of the shoe in relation to the front

This the top of the heel that touches the upper, this is typically shaped to match the form of the upper

Added around the quarter and vamp for comfort and to increase shoe lift span

A lightweight reinforcement used inside shoe, placed between the upper and linings, which gives the toe its shape and support.

The rear and sides of the upper that covers the heel which are behind the vamp. The heel section of the quarter is often strengthened with a stiffener, which helps support the rear of the foot

The front of the vamp next to the toe cap. For shoes where the vamp and quarter are panels are one piece, it is at the eye stay

Help strengthen the upper front part of the shoe

Part of the shoe that makes contact with the top of your foot. On a lace-up shoe, it resides underneath the eyelets ad laces

Part of the heel that comes in contact with the ground, more commonly seen in high heels and men's formal styles. Made of durable material that helps maintain friction with the ground

The top edge of the upper

The entire part of the shoe that covers the foot

The section of upper that covers the front of the foot as far as the back as the join to the upper

The arch and instep of the foot

A strip of material that sits between the upper to the sole to ensure a secure bond

The exposed part of the sole that is in contact with the ground.

A layer between the insole and outsole. Often seen in athletic styles to help offer extra suspension

This is inside the shoe. It is a removable sole worn in a shoe for warmth, as a deodorizer, or to improve the fit.

a curved piece of material located above the outer sole at the narrowest or middle part of the shoe between the heel and the ball of the foot just below the arch.